2 Kings 15:36Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all that he did, aren't they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
The setting
~732 BC. End of King Jotham's 16-year reign. Royal scribes compile his deeds for official records. Jerusalem, modern Israel.
The emotion here: matter-of-fact resignation to historical incompleteness
The original word
yeter (יֶתֶר) — remainder, the rest of, what's left behind after the main story
Why it matters
These royal chronicles referenced in Kings and Chronicles have been completely lost to history
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Kings 15:36
This formulaic ending appears 30+ times in Kings - most lives get reduced to 'isn't it written elsewhere?'
Common misconceptionThis sounds dismissive, but it's actually a testament to how much MORE Jotham did beyond what's recorded - there was too much to include.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Kings 15:36
Bible Genome reading
2 Kings 15:36 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Kings 15:36 comes from the book of 2 Kings, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include historical record, legacy. Notable phrases: book of the chronicles.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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